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South American Nazarene Theological Seminary celebrated its 28th graduation ceremony November 18 as 33 students finalized their basic studies and bachelor’s degrees in theology. About 500 people attended the cermony. Seminary President David Lemache recognized Agustin Jaime Mantilla as the student

Nazarene Seminary of the Americas ( Seminario Nazareno de las Américas , SENDAS) celebrated graduation November 5 as eight students received their diplomas in the presence of their families, friends, and the SENDAS faculty. Thirteen other graduates were not able to attend the service in Costa Rica,

When Alex was 12 years old, he walked away from his relationship with God and began drinking. He hated his father, who was an alcoholic and mistreated his mother. Yet, even as a child, Alex was beginning to follow in his father’s footsteps with alcohol. When he was older, Alex studied to be a chef

Months after the April 16 earthquake devastated cities in Ecuador and affected thousands of people, Nazarene Compassionate Ministries on the Costa District continues to respond to local residents' needs by organizing a hostel in Jaramijo for those left homeless after the quake. The congregation at

Church of the Nazarene South America Region photos A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck southeast Ecuador April 16, causing widespread devastation and leaving entire towns in ruins. It was the most powerful quake the country has experienced in decades. As of Monday morning, thousands are homeless and

Churches on the Costa Rica North and Central districts pooled their resources to purchase personal hygiene products and clothing for hundreds of refugees from Cuba currently stranded in Costa Rica. Cuba refugees began making their way to the U.S. through several Central American countries late last

Pastor Georgina Peliza Urgiles, 68, had a stroke August 8 and passed away. Her parting was sudden and unexpected. After the National Pastors’ Retreat held in Salinas from July 31 to August 2, which coincided with her birthday, Pastor Georgina was happy as the pastors sang to her for her birthday on

Ruth Patricia Alvarez Moreno, 42, passed away June 12. She was a beloved secretary who served more than 10 years on the North Andean Field and the Ecuador Mission. After fighting against an aggressive cancer for more than two months, her body couldn’t resist any longer. According to the words of her

Extreme Nazarene Missions began its latest church planting project in Ecuador to establish a church in Cuenca. Leaders from the Church of the Nazarene's North Andean Field and Extreme Nazarene Missions decided to launch a church planting project Cuenca, a city with a population of more than 400,000

Open Door Church of the Nazarene in Ibarra, Ecuador, celebrated its one-year anniversary March 8 by honoring its local leadership and hosting community events. The service was standing room only with more than 120 people in attendance. The anniversary, which fell on International Woman's Day,